A Home of My Own Program: Free House Plans in Yavapai County and Prescott
Yavapai County’s A Home of My Own program provides no-cost standard plan packages for one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes on eligible properties in unincorporated Yavapai County. The City of Prescott also allows these plans to be used on eligible properties within city limits, although City projects follow separate forms, restrictions, and application steps.
The plans are free, but building the home is not. Property owners are still responsible for the land, financing, contractor, construction, site work, professional reports, permits, fees, and inspections. This guide explains the available plans, how to determine whether one may work on your property, which documents you will need, and how to submit through the correct City or County permit portal.
A Home of My Own Program at a Glance
Here are the key facts about the free plans, property requirements, and application process.
| Question | Program information |
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| What does the program provide? | Standard one-, two-, and three-bedroom home plan packages at no cost. |
| Is the house itself free? | No. The owner pays for the land, construction, contractor, site work, reports, permits, fees, and other project costs. |
| Is an income qualification published? | Neither current program page lists an income qualification. Both describe the plans as available for anyone to use within the applicable program. |
| Are the plans approved for every lot? | No. Each site and permit application still requires property-specific review. |
| Can the plans be altered? | No. Alterations are not permitted while using the standard program pathway. |
| Where do County applications go? | Applications for unincorporated Yavapai County go through the Yavapai County OpenGov Online Permitting Portal . |
| Where do City applications go? | Applications for properties inside Prescott city limits go through PrescottPermits , the City’s eTRAKiT portal. |
What Is the A Home of My Own Program?
Yavapai County Development Services created the A Home of My Own program in response to local workforce housing challenges. The program makes standardized construction plans for one-, two-, and three-bedroom single-family homes available at no cost for eligible projects under County jurisdiction.
The City of Prescott later approved the use of the County’s plans on eligible properties within city limits. However, Prescott applicants must follow the City’s forms, property restrictions, and permit submission process.
A Home of My Own is not a housing grant, mortgage program, land giveaway, or construction subsidy. It provides an existing home design that can reduce the need to begin with a completely custom plan set. Property-specific documents, professional reports, permits, and jurisdiction review are still required.
What Does A Home of My Own Pay For?
The A Home of My Own program does not pay for a house. It provides the standard home plan files at no cost.
Property owners are still responsible for the land, financing, contractor, construction labor, materials, utility connections, wastewater system, site preparation, professional reports, permits, fees, and inspections. Total project costs will depend on the selected plan, property conditions, utility availability, contractor, and required site work.
Who Can Use the A Home of My Own Plans?
The current Yavapai County and City of Prescott program pages do not list an income qualification. Both describe the plans as available for anyone to use within the applicable program and jurisdiction.
However, access to the plans does not mean every property qualifies. The parcel must fall under the correct permitting authority and accommodate the standard design without prohibited modifications. The project must also meet applicable zoning, setback, foundation, site, wastewater, access, building, and permit requirements.
Are You Building in Prescott or Unincorporated Yavapai County?
Before choosing a plan or beginning an application, confirm which agency has permitting authority over the property. A Prescott mailing address does not necessarily mean the parcel is located inside Prescott city limits. Properties inside the City and those in unincorporated Yavapai County follow different requirements, forms, and application processes.
Confirming the jurisdiction early can prevent you from preparing the wrong documents or submitting through the wrong portal. It also determines which property restrictions, site documents, and separate permits may apply.
| Property Location | Permit Authority | Application Portal | Program Documents |
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| Unincorporated Yavapai County | Yavapai County Development Services | OpenGov | County plan package and County submittal requirements |
| Inside Prescott City Limits | City of Prescott Community Development and Permit Center | PrescottPermits/eTRAKiT | City option sheet, submittal requirements, and model-site documents |
| Inside Another Incorporated City or Town | That municipality’s permitting department | Varies by municipality | Confirm plan acceptance and local requirements directly with the municipality |
If the Property Is in Unincorporated Yavapai County
If the property is in unincorporated Yavapai County, Yavapai County Development Services is the building permit authority. Applicants must follow the County’s A Home of My Own requirements and prepare the County-specific plan package and supporting documents.
Applications are submitted through the Yavapai County OpenGov Online Permitting Portal. For help creating an account, navigating the system, and managing an application, review our Yavapai County OpenGov permit portal guide.
If the Property Is Inside Prescott City Limits
If the property is inside Prescott city limits, the City of Prescott Community Development and Permit Center manages the building permit process. The City uses Yavapai County’s underlying home plans but requires its own option sheet, submittal requirements, and model-site documents.
City of Prescott permitting follows a separate process from the County. Applications for properties within city limits are submitted through PrescottPermits, the City’s eTRAKiT portal.
If the Property Is in Another Yavapai County City or Town
Do not assume the County or Prescott program automatically applies to a property in another incorporated city or town. Contact the municipality’s permitting department to confirm whether it accepts the plans and which local forms, fees, and requirements apply.
A mailing address, ZIP code, or location within Yavapai County does not establish the permitting authority. Confirm the property’s jurisdiction before downloading plans or preparing an application.
What Home Plans Are Available Through A Home of My Own?
The Yavapai County A Home of My Own program currently offers six standard home plan packages divided into Phase One and Phase Two. Together, the two phases include two one-bedroom plans, two two-bedroom plans, and two three-bedroom plans. Each design is available with a left or right elevation.
The City of Prescott allows these underlying County plans to be used on eligible properties within city limits. City applicants must use the applicable City option sheet and follow Prescott’s submission requirements.
| County Plan Group | Bedrooms | Interior Size | Available Elevations |
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| Phase One | 1 bedroom | 607 sq. ft. | Left or right |
| Phase One | 2 bedrooms | 787 sq. ft. | Left or right |
| Phase One | 3 bedrooms | 1,300 sq. ft. | Left or right |
| Phase Two | 1 bedroom | 576 sq. ft. | Left or right |
| Phase Two | 2 bedrooms | 1,080 sq. ft. | Left or right |
| Phase Two | 3 bedrooms | 1,613 sq. ft. | Left or right |
Phase One Plan Options
Phase One includes a 607-square-foot one-bedroom plan, a 787-square-foot two-bedroom plan, and a 1,300-square-foot three-bedroom plan. Each plan is available with a left or right elevation.
Applicants should download the complete package for the selected plan size and elevation. The full package includes more than the basic floor plan and must remain complete and unaltered.
Phase Two Plan Options
Phase Two includes a 576-square-foot one-bedroom plan, a 1,080-square-foot two-bedroom plan, and a 1,613-square-foot three-bedroom plan. Each design is also available with a left or right elevation.
These additional options give property owners a broader range of sizes to consider. The selected plan must still fit the parcel and meet all applicable jurisdiction, site, foundation, and permitting requirements.
What Is the Largest A Home of My Own Plan?
The largest plan currently published by Yavapai County is the Phase Two three-bedroom design at 1,613 square feet. The smallest is the Phase Two one-bedroom design at 576 square feet.
Square footage and bedroom count are only part of the decision. Applicants must use the complete plan package for the selected design and confirm that it can be placed on the property without prohibited modifications. County applicants must also identify their selected garage or carport option in the permit application’s work description.
What Do the Free House Plans Include?
The free portion of the A Home of My Own program is the standard home plan package. It includes construction drawings and supporting program documents for the selected design. It does not include land, construction, site-specific professional services, permits, or project fees.
What the Program Provides
The program gives applicants access to an established home design without requiring them to begin with a fully custom house plan. Available materials include:
Standard construction plan files
One-, two-, and three-bedroom design options
Left and right elevation options
Plan-specific option sheets
Supporting documents associated with the selected design
A defined submission pathway for using one of the standard plans
Applicants must download the complete package for their selected plan and jurisdiction. The plan files must remain complete and unaltered.
What the Property Owner Still Needs
Property owners are responsible for everything needed to adapt the project to the property, obtain the required permits, and complete construction. This may include:
A suitable parcel
Financing and a construction budget
A contractor or qualified construction team
Site-specific plans and property information
Professional reports and calculations
A site plan and geotechnical report
Utility, sewer, or septic coordination
Grading and other separate permits when required
Building permit fees and inspections
Construction labor, materials, and equipment
The standard plan package can remove the need to begin with a fully custom home design. However, it does not eliminate the site work, documentation, professional coordination, or jurisdiction review required to receive a permit and build the home.
Will an A Home of My Own Plan Work on Your Property?
An A Home of My Own plan is not automatically usable on every parcel. The property must accommodate the standard design and satisfy the applicable jurisdiction’s zoning, site, foundation, access, utility, wastewater, grading, snow-load, and hazard requirements.
A plan that works on one property may not work on another. Confirm the parcel’s jurisdiction and physical conditions before selecting a design or preparing a permit application.
Property Details to Check Before Choosing a Plan
Review the following property details before deciding that one of the standard plans will work:
City or County jurisdiction
Zoning and permitted residential use
Lot dimensions
Required setbacks
Recorded easements
Existing structures
Utility locations and availability
Sewer availability or septic feasibility
Driveway location and site access
Existing and proposed grades
Drainage direction
Estimated cut and fill quantities
Snow-load requirements
Slope and foundation conditions
Geotechnical findings
Property-specific hazards or development overlays
These conditions can affect where the home can be placed, whether the standard foundation will work, and which additional approvals may be required.
Yavapai County Lot and Foundation Restrictions
Yavapai County’s published requirements state that the standard plans cannot be used on parcels where the required snow load exceeds 40 pounds per square foot. The plans are designed for slab-on-grade construction.
An engineered building pad may allow a standard plan to work on some sloped properties. However, the standard foundation design must remain suitable for the site. If the geotechnical report requires a different foundation system, such as a post-tension slab, the A Home of My Own plan cannot be used.
The plan is also unsuitable if the property or proposed project requires changes to the building footprint, wall configuration, floor system, structural design, or roof design.
City of Prescott Lot and Foundation Restrictions
The City of Prescott excludes properties located within designated International Wildland-Urban Interface areas from the A Home of My Own program. Property owners should review the City’s current property-specific restrictions before selecting a plan.
The City’s program document identifies a minimum snow load of 30 pounds per square foot. The plans use slab-on-grade construction, although an engineered pad may be acceptable on some sloped properties.
If the geotechnical report requires a different foundation design, the standard plan cannot be used. The property is also ineligible for the program pathway if the project requires prohibited changes to the footprint, walls, floor system, structure, or roof.
Confirm the parcel’s jurisdiction, restrictions, and site conditions before assuming that a free plan will fit the property.
Can You Modify an A Home of My Own Plan?
No. An A Home of My Own plan cannot be modified while the project remains in the standard program pathway. Both Yavapai County and the City of Prescott state that alterations are not accepted before or during construction.
The program requires applicants to submit and build from the complete, unaltered plan package. If the standard design does not meet the owner’s needs or cannot work on the property without changes, the project must follow the custom-home permit process.
Changes That Are Not Allowed Under the Standard Program
Changes that can make a project ineligible for the A Home of My Own pathway include:
Changing the building footprint
Moving or reconfiguring interior or exterior walls
Replacing the slab with a wood floor system
Altering the structural design
Changing the roof design or manufacturer
Submitting incomplete, edited, or altered plan sheets
Applicants should select the plan carefully before beginning the permit process. Even if the overall size remains similar, changes to the standardized drawings can require a different application pathway.
What Happens If You Need a Different Layout or Structural Design?
A project that requires a different layout, foundation, structural system, or roof design must be submitted as a custom home with a new plan set. The published program requirements state that an existing A Home of My Own permit may be voided if changes are introduced.
The owner may need to submit a new custom-home permit application, provide professionally prepared plans, pay the applicable fees, and complete the jurisdiction’s regular review process. Having an architect or engineer review or stamp an altered program sheet does not automatically keep the project eligible for the standard program.
What Documents Are Required for an A Home of My Own Permit?
Downloading the standard construction plans is only one part of preparing an A Home of My Own permit application. Both Yavapai County and the City of Prescott require additional forms, site-specific documents, reports, and calculations before the application can be reviewed.
The County and City document lists are similar, but they are not identical. Applicants must use the requirements for the jurisdiction that governs their property and download the current versions of all forms and plan files.
| Submission Item | Yavapai County | City of Prescott |
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| Complete, unaltered construction plan package | Yes | Yes |
| Signed program requirements | Yes | Yes |
| Completed option sheet | Yes | Yes |
| Site plan | Yes, prepared under County requirements | Yes, using the City’s Model Site checklist and template |
| Geotechnical report | Yes | Yes |
| Special-inspection forms | Yes | Yes |
| Truss calculations and layout | Yes | Yes |
| Manuals J, D, and S | Listed by the County | Not listed in the current City program PDF |
| Other property-specific documents | As applicable | As applicable |
Yavapai County Submission Documents
A Yavapai County A Home of My Own application includes the complete standard plan package and the supporting documents required for the property. The current County requirements list:
A complete, current, and unaltered construction plan package
Signed County program requirements
A completed option sheet
A site plan prepared under County requirements
A geotechnical report
Required special-inspection forms
Manuals J, D, and S
Truss calculations and layout
Other parcel-specific documents requested by the County
Applicants should download the current documents directly from the official Yavapai County A Home of My Own program page. Files saved from an earlier project may not reflect the latest forms or submission requirements.
City of Prescott Submission Documents
Projects inside Prescott city limits require a City-specific application package. The current City requirements list:
A complete, current, and unaltered construction plan package
Signed City program requirements
The applicable City option sheet
A site plan prepared with the City’s Model Site Application Checklist and Model Site Template
A geotechnical report
Required special-inspection forms
Truss calculations and layout
Other property-specific documents requested by the City
Manuals J, D, and S are listed in the County requirements but are not listed in the current City program PDF. Applicants should follow the current documents available through the City of Prescott A Home of My Own program page rather than assuming the County submission list also applies inside city limits.
What Should the Site Plan Show?
The site plan explains how the selected home design will fit on the parcel. Depending on the property and jurisdiction, it may need to identify:
New and existing structures and their uses
Property lines and lot dimensions
Required setbacks
Recorded easements
Utilities and propane tanks, when applicable
The wastewater system and leach lines
Driveway location and surface material
Adjacent streets or roads
Existing and proposed contours
Cut and fill quantities
Finished pad and floor elevations
Drainage flow direction
Site-plan requirements can vary based on the parcel and proposed work. Applicants should use the current jurisdiction checklist as the controlling source when preparing the plan.
What Separate Permits May Still Be Required?
An A Home of My Own building permit does not automatically include every approval needed for the property. Depending on the project and site conditions, separate permits may be required for wastewater, grading, fire protection, retaining walls, energy systems, accessory structures, fences, or other work.
The required permits will depend on the property’s jurisdiction and the full scope of construction. These applications may need to be coordinated with the primary residential building permit.
| Separate Approval or Permit | Yavapai County Materials | City of Prescott Materials |
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| Onsite wastewater or septic | Listed | Listed |
| Grading | Listed | Listed |
| Generator or solar system | Listed | Listed |
| Grid-tied backup generator | Specifically listed | Generator systems listed generally |
| Detached shed, garage, guest house, or other accessory structure | Listed | Listed |
| Fence | Listed | Listed |
| Fire sprinklers | Not listed in the County program PDF | Listed |
| Retaining walls | Not listed in the County program PDF | Listed |
Separate Permits in Unincorporated Yavapai County
For projects in unincorporated Yavapai County, separate permits or approvals may be required for:
Onsite wastewater or septic systems
Grading
Off-grid generators or solar systems
Grid-tied backup generators
Detached sheds, garages, guest houses, or other accessory structures
Fences
The current County program requirements identify a separate grading permit when the project’s total cut and fill exceeds 100 cubic yards.
Properties that are not connected to a public sewer will also need the appropriate wastewater approval. Permit Pushers provides septic permit and design services to help coordinate this part of the project.
Separate Permits Inside the City of Prescott
For projects inside Prescott city limits, separate permits or approvals may be required for:
Fire sprinkler systems
Retaining walls
Onsite wastewater systems
Grading
Generator or solar systems
Accessory structures
Fences
A separate City engineering grading permit may also be required based on the amount of cut and fill proposed. However, the current City program document contains two different thresholds. One page identifies more than 50 cubic yards, while another identifies more than 100 cubic yards.
Because the published thresholds conflict, applicants should confirm the current grading permit requirement directly with the City of Prescott Permit Center before submitting an application.
How Do You Apply for A Home of My Own in Yavapai County?
A Home of My Own applications for properties in unincorporated Yavapai County are submitted through the County’s OpenGov Online Permitting Portal. Before beginning the application, confirm that the County is the correct permitting authority and gather the complete plan package and site-specific documents.
Yavapai County Development Services moved to OpenGov in July 2026. Some older County program materials may still reference Citizenserve, but applicants should use the current OpenGov portal and follow the application fields and instructions displayed there.
Yavapai County Application Steps
Confirm that the parcel is in unincorporated Yavapai County and falls under County permitting authority.
Review the current County program requirements and any restrictions that may apply to the property.
Choose the plan size, left or right elevation, and garage or carport option.
Download the complete plan-specific package from the official Yavapai County A Home of My Own program page.
Complete and sign the County submittal requirements and the option sheet for the selected plan.
Prepare the required site plan, geotechnical report, special-inspection forms, Manuals J, D, and S, truss calculations and layout, and any other property-specific documents.
Create or access an account through the Yavapai County OpenGov portal.
Select the residential building application that applies to the proposed new home.
Enter the requested property, project, owner, contractor, and contact information.
Identify the project as an A Home of My Own single-family residence in the project description or scope field. Include the selected garage or carport option.
Upload the complete construction plans, forms, calculations, and supporting documents using clear filenames.
Review the application for incomplete fields, missing documents, and inaccurate information.
Submit the application and save the confirmation number or email.
Monitor OpenGov for intake questions, fee requests, status changes, and plan-review comments.
County Download and Upload Tips
Use the County’s current requirements each time you prepare an application. Forms, portal fields, and submission procedures can change.
Download every document associated with the selected plan, elevation, and option.
Keep all construction plan sheets complete and unaltered.
Follow the current OpenGov prompts when selecting an application and uploading documents.
Use clear filenames and confirm that every PDF is current, complete, and readable.
Review the County’s current PB-21 geotechnical and PB-22 grading guidance when applicable.
Confirm that the application was successfully submitted. Uploading documents alone may not complete the submission.
Our Yavapai County OpenGov permit portal guide explains account creation, document uploads, application monitoring, and responses to plan-review comments.
Submitting through OpenGov does not mean the application has been approved. The package must still pass County intake and technical review.
How Do You Apply for A Home of My Own in the City of Prescott?
Applications for properties inside Prescott city limits are submitted through PrescottPermits, the City’s eTRAKiT portal. Before starting an application, confirm that the parcel is within city limits and eligible for the program.
The City uses Yavapai County’s underlying home plans but has its own forms, option sheets, property restrictions, and site-plan requirements. Prescott applicants should not use Yavapai County’s OpenGov application process.
City of Prescott Application Steps
Confirm that the parcel is inside Prescott city limits.
Check the City’s current property-specific restrictions, including whether the property is in a designated International Wildland-Urban Interface area.
Review and sign the City’s current A Home of My Own submittal requirements.
Select the appropriate County home plan and complete the corresponding City option sheet.
Prepare the site plan using the City’s Model Site Application Checklist and Model Site Template.
Obtain the required geotechnical report, special-inspection forms, truss calculations, and truss layout.
Identify whether the project requires separate permits for fire sprinklers, retaining walls, onsite wastewater, grading, generators, solar systems, accessory structures, or fences.
Create or access an account through PrescottPermits/eTRAKiT.
Upload the complete, unaltered construction plan package and all required City-specific documents.
Submit the application and monitor the portal for intake questions, payment requests, and plan-review comments.
City Submission Tips
Use the current forms and documents available through the City of Prescott A Home of My Own program page. Saved documents from an earlier project may no longer reflect the City’s current requirements.
Do not submit a Prescott project through Yavapai County OpenGov. City applicants must use PrescottPermits/eTRAKiT and include the applicable City option sheet and model-site documents.
The City’s published program materials contain conflicting grading-permit thresholds. Confirm the current requirement with the City Permit Center before submitting if the project includes grading or significant cut and fill.
Questions about City requirements can be directed to buildingpermits@prescott-az.gov or (928) 777-1371.
Uploading the documents does not mean the permit has been approved. The application must still pass intake and technical review, and the applicant must respond to any requests for corrections or additional information.
Common A Home of My Own Application Mistakes
Many A Home of My Own application problems begin before the project enters plan review. Confirming the jurisdiction, evaluating the property, and preparing the complete document package can reduce preventable intake issues and correction requests.
Assuming a Prescott Mailing Address Determines Jurisdiction
A Prescott mailing address does not prove that a parcel is inside Prescott city limits. Confirm whether the property is governed by the City or unincorporated Yavapai County before selecting forms or starting an online application.
Choosing a House Plan Before Evaluating the Lot
The selected plan must fit the property without prohibited modifications. Setbacks, easements, slope, snow load, geotechnical conditions, wastewater needs, access, grading, and City IWUI restrictions can all affect whether a design will work.
Treating the Plan as an Automatically Approved Permit
The standard plan package is not an automatically approved building permit. The property, site plan, reports, supporting documents, and complete application must still pass the applicable jurisdiction’s review.
Changing or Omitting Plan Sheets
The program requires applicants to submit the complete, unaltered plan package. Missing, edited, or modified sheets can make the application incomplete or move the project outside the standard program pathway.
Using the Wrong Portal or Jurisdiction Forms
Applicants in unincorporated Yavapai County use OpenGov and the County’s program documents. Applicants inside Prescott city limits use PrescottPermits/eTRAKiT and the City’s forms, option sheet, and model-site documents.
Submitting Only the Construction Drawings
The construction plan set is only one part of the application. Signed program requirements, an option sheet, a site plan, professional reports, calculations, and other property-specific documents may also be required.
Overlooking Septic, Grading, or Accessory Permits
Separate permits may be required for onsite wastewater, grading, generators, solar systems, retaining walls, fire sprinklers, accessory structures, or fences. These additional applications can affect project planning and the documents needed for the property.
Forgetting the Garage or Carport Selection
Yavapai County’s upload instructions require applicants to identify the selected garage or carport option in the application’s work description. Leaving out this information can result in an intake question or correction request.
How Permit Pushers Can Help With an A Home of My Own Permit
Using a standard home plan does not remove the administrative work involved in permitting. Applicants still need to confirm the jurisdiction, gather site-specific documents, coordinate separate approvals, submit through the correct portal, and respond to review comments.
Permit Pushers has direct experience preparing and submitting A Home of My Own permit applications. We understand how the standard plan package, option selections, site-specific documents, and separate approvals need to be organized for submission through OpenGov and coordinated throughout County review.
Through our homeowner permit support, we manage the submission and coordination work while keeping the owner, contractor, and appropriate design professionals informed.
Before the Application Is Submitted
Permit Pushers can help establish the correct permit pathway and organize the application before it reaches the jurisdiction. Our pre-submission support may include:
Confirming whether the City or County has permitting authority
Identifying the current program forms and submission requirements
Organizing the selected standard plan package
Checking for required administrative documents
Identifying missing site-specific information
Coordinating documents with the owner, contractor, and appropriate design professionals
Reviewing the package for preventable administrative omissions
During Intake and Plan Review
After the application is submitted, Permit Pushers can continue managing the process through permit issuance. This may include:
Submitting the package through the correct portal
Monitoring intake and plan-review activity
Tracking jurisdiction requests and response deadlines
Organizing review comments
Coordinating revised documents with the project team
Managing resubmittals
Maintaining communication with the jurisdiction
Following the permit through issuance
The permitting jurisdiction retains full authority over its review requirements, timelines, and approval decisions. Permit Pushers focuses on keeping the application organized, communication moving, and requested information coordinated throughout the process. Learn more about how permit expediting works.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Home of My Own
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A Home of My Own provides no-cost standard plan packages for one-, two-, and three-bedroom single-family homes. The plans may be used for eligible projects in unincorporated Yavapai County and through the City of Prescott’s separate program process.
Each property and permit application still requires site-specific documentation and jurisdiction review.
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No. The program provides the standard home plan package at no cost, but it does not provide a free house.
The property owner remains responsible for the land, financing, contractor, construction, site preparation, utilities, professional reports, permits, fees, and inspections.
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The current Yavapai County and City of Prescott program pages do not list an income qualification. The plans are described as available for anyone to use within the applicable program and jurisdiction.
The property and proposed project must still meet all zoning, site, foundation, plan, documentation, and permit requirements.
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Yes, an A Home of My Own plan may be used on an eligible property inside Prescott city limits. Applicants must follow the City’s forms, option sheet, model-site requirements, and PrescottPermits submission process.
The City’s published requirements exclude properties located in designated International Wildland-Urban Interface areas from the program.
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Yavapai County currently publishes six one-, two-, and three-bedroom plans ranging from 576 to 1,613 square feet. Each design is available with a left or right elevation.
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No. The plans must remain complete and unaltered while the project is using the standard A Home of My Own pathway.
Changes to the footprint, wall configuration, floor system, structural design, or roof can require new custom plans and a new permit application.
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Yes, a building permit is still required. Properties using onsite wastewater will also need the applicable septic approval.
Separate permits may also be required for grading, fire sprinklers, retaining walls, generators, solar systems, accessory structures, fences, or other property improvements.
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Applications for properties in unincorporated Yavapai County are submitted through the Yavapai County OpenGov Online Permitting Portal.
Applications for properties inside Prescott city limits are submitted through PrescottPermits, the City’s eTRAKiT portal.
Start With the Property, Then Build the Permit Strategy
The A Home of My Own program can be a useful starting point when one of the standard designs meets the owner’s needs and works with the property. Before selecting a plan, confirm the permitting jurisdiction and evaluate the lot’s zoning, setbacks, access, utilities, wastewater needs, slope, foundation conditions, and other site requirements.
Even with a standard plan package, a complete permit application requires current jurisdiction forms, site-specific documents, professional reports, and coordination across any separate approvals. Organizing these requirements early can reduce preventable intake issues and help the project move through review more smoothly.
Permit Pushers can help before the initial submission or after an applicant receives an intake question or plan-review comment. We coordinate the documents, submission, communication, and resubmittals needed to manage the permit through issuance.